A's Claim Kenny Wilson, Outright Nick Buss  —  The A's announced that they have claimed center fielder Kenny Wilson off waivers from the Blue Jays and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento (Twitter link).  The team also announced that the recently designated Nick Buss has been outrighted Sacramento.

Arroyo has torn UCL, to have Tommy John surgery  —  PHOENIX — D-backs right-hander Bronson Arroyo will need season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament.  —  It's a stunning turn of events for the right-hander, who prior to June 16 had never been on the disabled list or missed a start.

Midseason Top 50: Injury Can't Knock Buxton From No. 1  —  It has been a dangerous year to be a top prospect.  Injuries happen every year, but the 2014 season has been worse than usual.  The top prospect in baseball, Twins [...]

Self-serve beer stations make debut  —  Self-serve beer stations are up and running in Target Field, so Minnesota Twins fans and those who attend the Major League Baseball All-Star festivities next week can decide what they want and even how much they want of it.

Left-hander Brady Aiken is said to have an issue with his elbow ligament, causing the Astros to lower their offer and delaying the deal between the Astros and the No. 1 pick that seemed about to happen almost two weeks ago, sources told CBSSports.com.  —  The Astros are offering to do a deal …

Wacha not yet ready to begin throwing  —  ST. LOUIS — An MRI of Michael Wacha's right shoulder on Monday showed healing, though not enough for the Cardinals to clear him to begin a throwing program.  —  General manager John Mozeliak said that although the organization is encouraged …

A's Acquire Rodolfo Fernandez From Brewers For International Bonus Slot  —  The Athletics announced that they have acquired minor league right-hander Rodolfo Fernandez from the Brewers for the No. 57 international bonus slot, which carries a value of $339K.  —  The Brewers have been rumored …

Ex-Ray James Shields excited for return to Trop  —  DETROIT — Longtime Rays ace RHP James Shields is eagerly looking forward to coming back and pitching at the Trop tonight for the first time since being traded to the Royals after the 2012 season.  —  “I'm very excited,” he said.  “And ready to go.”

Twinsights: Ricky Nolasco leaves team to undergo MRI on ailing elbow  —  SEATTLE - Eighteen starts into his Twins career, veteran right-hander Ricky Nolasco finally admitted he has been struggling with some level of soreness in his throwing elbow since spring training.

Snoozing Fan Claims ESPN Defamed Him  —  BRONX, N.Y. (CN) - A baseball fan who dozed off during a Yankee-Red Sox game sued the Yankees, ESPN and its announcers for defamation, claiming they broadcast photos of him asleep in his chair, calling him “fatty, unintelligent, [and] stupid.”

Wilmer Flores, Dario Alvarez garner Player of the Week honors  —  Mets prospects Wilmer Flores, named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week, and Dario Alvarez, named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week, both earned top honors in their respective leagues this week.

All-Stars unveiled, including 26 first-timers  —  A's sending six to Midsummer Classic; NL-leading Brewers have four players  —  The Orioles had three starters voted into the American League lineup for this year's All-Star Game at Minnesota's Target Field, while the Brewers paced …